Spiceworks
AUGUST 8, 2024
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against GARM, a coalition of major advertisers, accusing them of conspiring with brands to dissuade them from spending money on X. Learn more about the lawsuit and who else is supporting it. The post X Sues Advertising Coalition, GARM for “Boycotting” the Platform appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 8, 2024
Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.
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Spiceworks
AUGUST 8, 2024
Google has replaced Chromecast with TV Streamer. Google has also announced an upgrade to its Nest Learning Thermostat. Learn more about the developments and what it means for popular Google smart home services. The post Google Sunsets Chromecast; Unveils TV Streamer and Nest Learning Thermostat appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 8, 2024
Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Spiceworks
AUGUST 8, 2024
A global stop-payment mechanism developed by Interpol has enabled the disruption of an international business email scam. Learn more about the mechanism and how Interpol's operations work. The post Interpol Disrupts Massive Business Email Scam, Recovers Over $40 Million appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 8, 2024
How can leaders reach their full potential? McKinsey senior partners provide a road map for developing effective “inside out” leadership.
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Mad in America
AUGUST 8, 2024
T his may be a strange thing to consider, but your therapist is, first and foremost, a regular person. No matter how many degrees, years of training, or fancy certificates, they are still human. With this, unfortunately, comes the reality that flaws will abound. Sometimes, in worst case scenarios, your therapist may even be abusive. School doesn’t teach therapists how to, well, handle their s$@#.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
As I get older, I find myself gravitating toward genuine conversations that reveal the individual behind the polished facade of screens and stages—the authentic soul dedicated to guiding others toward success, regardless of their age or life stage. With over three decades of journalistic experience, my mission is to unveil the narratives beyond the surface for my profiles of influential figures.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
Whether you’re a knowledge worker with a point of view you want to share with the world, a high-profile executive who wants to build a platform, or a business owner interested in cultivating new revenue streams, you may have considered launching an email newsletter at one time or another. And perhaps with good reason. As social media saturation and the impact of artificial intelligence on search results grow, reaching your core audience becomes trickier.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
My mom hated her hearing aids. Over the years, she tried several types and didn’t like any of them. Sometimes they hurt or were hard to put in, and other times they didn’t work well. As a result, she rarely wore them, even though she had significant hearing loss. When we had family dinners, Mom would ask “What?” after every sentence or two that I, my husband or my daughter spoke.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
After a client event, my coworkers and I went for a group dinner. The restaurant was crowded and noisy. But only one of my colleagues knew about my hearing loss. Halfway through our dinner, my colleague turned to me and said, “You can’t hear a thing, can you?” To which I replied, “No.” I am far from alone in this experience. Around 40 million Americans over the age of 20 have some level of hearing loss, and that statistic is on the rise.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 8, 2024
Client Brief and Expectations Create an office space that exudes understated elegance, combining sophistication with a subtle yet impactful design aesthetic. The space should convey a sense of timeless elegance, style, refinement and comfort. Challenges Elegance and Sophistication: Design an office that reflects a sophisticated and refined ambiance without being ostentatious.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
Gen Z is already tired of endless back-and-forth of work emails. Because Gen Z entered the workforce during the digital work era , many young workers are used to the ease of real-time messaging platforms, like Slack. A 2020 survey by consulting firm Creative Strategies found that Gen Z ranked Gmail fourth on the list of collaboration tools, behind Google Docs, Zoom, and iMessage.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 8, 2024
The move to the North Loop in Minneapolis was a long time coming for Paster Properties. Studio BV worked on their previous office space in the suburbs, this move was meant to invigorate their team and bring them closer to their strategic partners. They relocated their office to a building they owned in the north loop of Minneapolis. Being a mixed use building, the building is a brick and timber building that is over 100 years old.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
The 2023 Ernst & Young LLP “Empathy in Business Survey” found that 86% of employees believe empathetic leadership boosts morale, but 52% of employees currently believe their company’s efforts to be empathetic toward staff are dishonest. What’s creating this gap and, more importantly, how can leaders bridge it in ways that deliver value not just in the form of deeper connection, but in broader business performance?
Mad in America
AUGUST 8, 2024
There’s got to be an algorithm to determine the precise number of physicians you need to visit before you become little more than a heap of diagnoses imprisoned in manilla envelopes stacked to the ceiling. Steven T. Licardi, LCSW is an Autistic / neurodivergent social worker, science fiction writer, spoken word poet, artist, and performance activist working at the intersections of art and social policy.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
Take a moment to think about the last leadership development experience you or your team had. How much really changed afterward? All too often, the answer to that question is “Not much.” Companies spend a lot on leadership development—more than $80 billion annually. But they’re feeling some doubts about the ROI. Just 15% of L&D professionals rate their organization’s programs as highly effective.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 8, 2024
Samsung has started mass-producing the industry's thinnest 12nm 12 GB/16 GB LPDDR5X packages. Learn more about this hardware development and its implications for end-user devices. The post Samsung Launches the Thinnest LPDDR5X DRAM for On-Device AI Applications appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
White men who have personally experienced mistreatment at work, such as bullying, are more likely to realize that their organization does not always operate fairly. And that makes them more likely to recognize and report race and gender bias against their coworkers, I found in a recent study. As a sociologist who researches workplace inequality , I wondered whether the way white men in the U.S. are treated at work might be related to whether they recognize sexist and racist incidents that harm t
Great Place to Work
AUGUST 8, 2024
ALKU shares lessons learned from its internship program, comprehensive training efforts, and the value of mentorship. What is the real business value of training interns for your organization? Interns are capable and work-ready young adults, and they deserve the same training, professional respect, and inclusion in their employer’s corporate culture as their full-time counterparts.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
After a career in engineering and management at Goldman Sachs, in 2014, Reham Fagiri cofounded AptDeco, a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling new and used furniture. She came up with the idea after struggling to sell furniture on Craigslist, finding that transporting items and negotiating with buyers was cumbersome. The private company was incubated at Y Combinator and has raised more than $70 million.
Great Place to Work
AUGUST 8, 2024
Less than half of employees at typical workplaces in Asia and the Middle East say their employer is educating and training them on AI. Less than half of employees at typical workplaces in Asia say their organization is talking to them about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect their jobs or investing in the development of new AI skills. Great Place To Work® surveyed over 7,000 people working in Asia and the Middle East in March of 2024 as part of a global workforce study.
Attendance Bot
AUGUST 8, 2024
When your employees start putting in extra hours, it’s time to consider how to compensate them. Should you offer banked hours or overtime pay? Let’s explore the options to see what best suits your business. The Fair Labor Standards Act , which was enacted in 1938, was made to protect workers right. It introduced overtime laws to make sure employees are treated fairly for their hard work and receive compensation for extra hours worked.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
Daydreams of dramatically quitting your job may help you survive workplace boredom or contentious colleagues. But when it comes time to tender your resignation , you might favor an approach that ensures that you’ll still get positive references and abundant future opportunities. Even if you’re simply moving on to another position, here’s how to detail your decision to depart—whether you’re working in-person or remotely —as well as some do’s and don’ts during this time of transition.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
Ever do something because you thought it would look good on your résumé? You may have taken a job because you wanted to work at a specific company. Perhaps you agreed to serve on the board of a charitable organization or signed up for a class or pursued a certification. While experience is essential, don’t underestimate the impact building relationships can have on your career.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
Change is hard. Unlocking the full potential of tech integration within organizations requires both a strategic and empathetic approach. It takes a mindset shift to understand the dynamic intersection of technology, human behavior and organizational success. And leadership plays a pivotal role in navigating change, motivating teams and creating an environment conducive to innovation and growth.
Work Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
For many people, Vice President Kamala Harris’s pick of Tim Walz as her running mate came as a surprise. But her choice signals a mood shift for many Democrats and can offer a valuable lesson for the workplace as well. Here’s how. Tim Walz was not on the initial list of VP contenders. Two weeks ago, the top names being bandied about by DC watchers and political journalists were: Gov.
Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
The name “Jason Harris” might not be a brand you know well, but the brands he’s been busy building are all bona fides you need to know. His clients include top-tier consumer names, like Ben & Jerry’s, Peloton, OkCupid, Charles Schwab and many more. As the co-founder and CEO of Mekanism , an award-winning creative advertising agency whose methods have been studied at Harvard Business School , Harris has tapped into an innate ability to persuade consumers.
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